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07-19-2012, 08:25 PM
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Any techs here from Central/Southern Oregon
I've been thinking about relocating back to Oregon. Can anybody tell me what the HVAC-R industry is like there? Is there work? Is it all union? What's the pay scale? ETC. ETC. Thanks.
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07-15-2012, 10:55 PM
Thread: Hoshizaki Problems
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thanks for the tips, I'll try that next time.
thanks for the tips, I'll try that next time.
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07-10-2012, 11:19 PM
Thread: Hoshizaki Problems
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Hoshizaki Problems
I got my butt kicked by a KM-1300SAF today. I'm a 6 year hvac tech with no experience on ice machines. The board had been going into a 3 beep alarm. I checked the FS, water inlet solenoid, and check...
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10-08-2010, 04:06 AM
Thread: need help in southern oregon
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need help in southern oregon
Can anybody tell me where I can take an EPA refrigerant certification test in southern Oregon. I've also heard about a certification for brazing refrigerant piping in Oregon that is required for...
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03-08-2010, 05:30 PM
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Any refrigeration companies hiring in Phoenix?
I've been in HVAC for 4 years with some low-temp and medium-temp. I graduated from a local tech school in 2007. I'm looking to get a job doing refrigeration. Let me know if any of you are hiring....
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12-18-2009, 02:53 AM
Thread: DOES ANYONE WANT TO WORK IN AZ
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I'm in Phoenix and I want to work.
I'm in Phoenix and I want to work.
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12-16-2009, 03:30 AM
Thread: 410A high pressure? nah....
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I respect a tech with a keen eye for detail.
I respect a tech with a keen eye for detail.
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06-05-2009, 01:30 AM
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Calibrating the temperature sensing function on a fieldpiece
My fieldpiece meter seems like it's not sensing temperatures properly. This is with a type K thermocouple bead probe. I've doubted it's readings and when I put it under my tongue it shows 93 degrees....
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06-05-2009, 01:16 AM
Thread: test
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wow, i feel all professional now and ****e
wow, i feel all professional now and ****e
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06-05-2009, 01:16 AM
Thread: test
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test
test
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05-30-2009, 06:43 AM
Thread: Things that bite
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Whats up with these suppliers?
Whats up with these suppliers?
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05-30-2009, 06:31 AM
Thread: GANGLAND
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I love how this show, and gang nation, spin their...
I love how this show, and gang nation, spin their "reporting".
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05-30-2009, 05:58 AM
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WOW.........This is ridiculous. I'd like to see...
WOW.........This is ridiculous. I'd like to see the person that complained about the blowing grass on the sidewalk instead of the park turning into a jungle.
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05-30-2009, 05:54 AM
Thread: Arm the Skinheads
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The march featured in the article was in response...
The march featured in the article was in response to the muslim march protesting a parade they had for soldiers returning home from the middle east. The muslims ruined a parade for veterans returning...
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05-30-2009, 03:24 AM
Thread: Best filter maintenance ever
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I think I can see the Virgin Mary in pic #1
I think I can see the Virgin Mary in pic #1
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05-30-2009, 02:58 AM
Thread: The valley's so called contractors
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The fact that the guy tied his ladder down shows...
The fact that the guy tied his ladder down shows he's alright. Sometimes we just have to duct-tape our balls together and get the job done, although finding out where the roof access is would be...
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05-30-2009, 02:46 AM
Thread: Raises
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Same thing here, I left my job a few years ago to...
Same thing here, I left my job a few years ago to make a lot more money(on good terms with the owner of course), and he hired me back in 2 weeks matching the pay. I haven't had a raise in a year and...
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05-30-2009, 02:07 AM
Thread: Dripping Minisplit
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I've seen this once on a mini-split, but it was...
I've seen this once on a mini-split, but it was dirty filters. Maybe you should speed up the fan and see if that helps.
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05-19-2009, 01:31 AM
Thread: Take the new job ,or stay put??
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I hate my job right now, but it's stable. I still...
I hate my job right now, but it's stable. I still watch the help ads, but unless it's a reputable company I won't bite. I'm sure I'll find something comparable as long as I can sort the **** from the...
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05-19-2009, 01:24 AM
Thread: employer background checks ?
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I wouldn't lie about it, but feel them out first...
I wouldn't lie about it, but feel them out first before you offer it up. Sometimes people just want to hear a good story, with no intention of hiring you.
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05-19-2009, 01:07 AM
Thread: Working for Hussman?
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Thats funny you bring up the chillchambers...
Thats funny you bring up the chillchambers engineerdave, those are the only units i've seen hussman cave on. I've never worked for Hussman, but I've worked on chillchambers for them.
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05-19-2009, 12:52 AM
Thread: Carrier problem...
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I have found the same thing as Manny238, where...
I have found the same thing as Manny238, where control wires from compresor compartment have rubbed off enough insulation to ground themselves. I would especially think this if stat wire has been...
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03-09-2009, 12:26 AM
Thread: On the job training????
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You can definitely get work while in school,...
You can definitely get work while in school, economy permitting. Just be prepared to take a low wage and be doing grunt work. I worked in the field all through school, but I wasn't always working 40...
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03-08-2009, 11:51 PM
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How would you guys recommend breaking into this...
How would you guys recommend breaking into this field. I tried to do grocery store refrigeration for 6 months. I was 2 months into tech school, 6 months into the residential a/c field as a helper,...
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03-08-2009, 11:13 PM
Thread: Hit a little close to home.....
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My company still has work for us, but not near as...
My company still has work for us, but not near as much as before. I'm nervous, but the last time I took a diferent job I jumped out of the pan and into the fire. I was lucky my boss took me back....
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